| Other Names | Barre Grey Granite | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | United States | |
| Absorption | 0.2-0.3% | |
| Abrasion Resistance | Excellent | |
| Chemical Resistance | Good | |
| Durability | Excellent | |
| Fire Performance | 0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84) | |
| Freeze Thaw Resistance | Good | |
| Hardness | Excellent | |
| Panel Sizes | Up to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm) | |
| Staining Resistance | Good | |
| Structural Performance (on Honeycomb) | Excellent |
Barre Gray Granite Panels by StonePly
Barre Grey Granite presents a consistent light grey field with a tight, evenly distributed grain of black, charcoal, and soft white minerals. The pattern is fine and uniform, creating a calm, monolithic surface with minimal movement and a refined, architectural neutrality.
Well suited for exterior cladding systems, rainscreen assemblies, and urban building envelopes, this granite supports clean, uninterrupted surfaces in civic, institutional, and commercial projects. Inside, it works effectively as wall cladding in corridors, lobby volumes, and transition spaces where a quiet, consistent material is needed to support broader design elements.
Fabricated as StonePly panels, Barre Grey Granite is produced as a thin layer of stone bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, reducing overall weight while maintaining the character of the stone surface. Panels can be produced to project-specific dimensions, allowing for efficient installation and straightforward integration with contemporary attachment systems.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Barre Grey Granite, please contact StonePly for more information.
Additional Reading
Other than diamonds, rubies, and sapphires, granite is the hardest natural stone. Granite is the preferred stone for exterior cladding as it is known for its strength and resistance to the elements. Unlike marble, granite is a very low maintenance choice for your building exterior; it is extremely resistant to heat, scratching, and stains.
Quarried all over the world, granite comes in a wide variety of colors. Typically you find granite finished with a high polish to show off the beautiful array of colors and natural grain. Granite's appearance is phenomenal for exterior applications or interior accents but can sometimes look too "busy" in confined spaces. To meet the need of current trends, granite can be honed, sandblasted, or have other textures applied to soften its natural tones and provide a very aesthetically pleasing panel.
Granite is not only found in commercial cladding applications but is a favorite for counter tops and flooring as well. The stone is extremely durable and easily maintained and cleaned. Being harder than marble and limestone, granite surpasses other stones in its ability to resist staining and acidic materials.
If your requirements call for a stone that has permanence, enduring texture and color, along with complete freedom from deterioration and maintenance, then granite is an ideal candidate for your project.